BIO-240 Principles of Genetics

A course designed to introduce the student to the aspects of modern genetics. Topics will include: gene structure and function, Mendelian genetics, gene expression, recombinant DNA technology, population genetics with attention given to human aspects and applications.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

BIO-121 OR BIO-171

Corequisite

BIO-241

Department

• Science & Technology

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BIO 240: Principles of Genetics

Department

Science and Technology

Course Description

A course designed to introduce the student to the aspects of modern genetics. Topics will include: gene structure and function, Mendelian genetics, gene expression, recombinant DNA technology, population genetics with attention given to human aspects and applications.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

Lecture	3
Lab	0
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Prerequisites

BIO-121 OR BIO-171

Corequisites

BIO-241

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Examine the fundamental molecular processes in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
2. Develop solutions to genetics problems related to modes of inheritance.
3. Integrate the fundamental molecular genetics concepts with biotechnology applications.
4. Synthesize current genetics research into a written piece of scientific journalism.

Topic Outline

1. DNA structure
2. Chromosome structure and organization
3. DNA replication in prokaryotes and eukaryotes
4. Transcription prokaryotes and eukaryotes
5. Translation and proteins prokaryotes and eukaryotes
6. Mutations and DNA repair
7. Mendelian Genetics
8. Advanced Genetics: Extensions of Mendelian Genetics
9. Inheritance and Hereditary Diseases
10. Bacterial genetics
11. DNA biotechnology
12. Cancer genetics and the cell cycle
13. Population genetics
14. Current topics in the field of genetics